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Supreme Court confirms waiver of state immunity in enforcement of ICSID awards
In a landmark decision for international arbitration and public international law, the Supreme Court has in The Kingdom of Spain v…
Fifth Circuit Considers Arbitration Clause in ERISA Claim
A Fifth Circuit panel asked a former employee of International Bancshares Corp. to explain why an arbitration clause shouldn’t govern his Employee…
Schiedsrechtsreform: Das deutsche Schiedsrecht wird digitaler und internationaler
Das Bundesministerium der Justiz und für Verbraucherschutz hat kürzlich die Reform des Schiedsrechts wieder aufgegriffen und einen Referentenentwurf…
JAMS Voted Top ADR Firm by JD Supra’s 2026 Readers Choice Awards
Irvine, Calif. - JAMS, the premier provider of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services worldwide, is pleased to announce it has been selected…
Arbitration Update: New role for Ireland in settling disputes between US and European firms
Speaking at the Irish Consulate in New York on 17 March 2026 alongside Bridget McCormack, President and Chief Executive of the American Arbitration…
The Business Shield: Proactive Legal Engineering to Prevent Costly Disputes .
The most cost-effective legal strategy in business relationships is to avoid disputes, as they are a predictable risk. Minimising ambiguity and…
Supreme Court of India rules on unconditional stay of money decree
In a significant decision, the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India (“Supreme Court”), in Lifestyle Equities C.V. Vs. Amazon Technologies Inc., examined…
Supreme Court of India clarifies that failure to issue notice under Section 21 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 is not fatal
The Supreme Court of India (“Supreme Court”), in Bhagheeratha Engineering Limited vs. State of Kerala, has clarified that Section 21 of the…
Madras High Court observes that imposition of non-compete and/or non- solicitation clauses between hospitals and doctors are unlawful and opposed to public policy
In a recent ruling, the Madras High Court (“Madras HC”), in MIOT Hospitals Private Limited vs. Dr. Balaraman Palaniappan1, observed that a hospital…
Supreme Court of India upholds maintainability of Section 29A(5) application to extend the arbitral mandate even after award rendered post expiry of the statutory period
A Division Bench of the Supreme Court of India (“Supreme Court”), in C. Velusamy vs. K. Indhera, held that an application under Section 29A(5)2 of…
Manifest Error in Expert Determination: WH Holding v London Stadium
Expert determination is a popular mechanism for parties seeking a quick and final resolution of disputes. It has traditionally been used primarily…
Spotlight on Spanish Alternative Dispute Resolution Procedures: An Underutilised but Highly Effective Tool to Eliminate Double Taxation
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) mechanisms are dispute resolution procedures between tax administrations, established by…
Arbitration Clauses v. NCLT’s Jurisdiction in Shareholder Disputes: Legal Position in India
Indian courts have consistently held that statutory remedies under company law cannot be overridden by private contracts. While arbitration…
Retrospectively speaking: BC Court of Appeal clarifies scope of consumer protection amendments
In 2025, the British Columbia Legislature amended the Business Practices and Consumer Protection Act (BPCPA) to prohibit mandatory arbitration…
Composite Trade Marks: Are they F[y]re-Proof?
In Trafalgar Group Pty Ltd v Boss Fire & Safety Pty Ltd, the Federal Court explained the operation of a “mark within a mark”, holding that…
Contractual Bar on Interest and the Award of Interest under Section 31(7) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996: A Case Brief of Union of India & Ors. v. Larsen & Toubro Limited
The judgment in Union of India & Ors. V. Larsen & Toubro Limited was delivered by the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India in a civil appeal arising out of…
CETA’s investment regime picks up steam
Investment treaties are important tools for diversifying trade and promoting foreign investment. The Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and…
SCC Spotlight Talk: Pacôme Ziegler on arbitration in Portugal
In this SCC Spotlight Talk, we hear from Pacôme Ziegler, a French national qualified in France, Portugal, and England & Wales and based in London and…
Court of Appeal finds jurisdiction to grant leave to appeal restricted to first instance judge
There are limited rights of appeal because the Arbitration Act 1996 promotes finality in arbitration. If the first instance court…
International Arbitration: Public Policy Objections to the Enforcement of Arbitral Awards
The recent decision of the English High Court in Hulley Enterprises Ltd v Russian Federation [2026] EWHC 456…
Supreme Court says sovereign immunity no bar to registration of ICSID awards
Contracting with sovereign states can bring big rewards for investors. It can also be a high risk strategy. Political instability, the threat of…
Looking Ahead to Avoid a Setback: Lessons Learned From Fourth Circuit’s Denial of Subcontractor’s Third Attempt to Re-Litigate Adjudicated Claims
Construction disputes often arise from long-running projects involving multiple participants with varying roles governed by their separate contracts…
JAMS Places First in The National Law Journal's "Best Of” Survey
Irvine, Calif. - JAMS, the premier provider of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services worldwide, is pleased to announce it has received first…
Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards in the Post-NextEra Era
The DC Circuit in NextEra held that the FSIA’s arbitration exception turns on the existence, not the scope, of an arbitration agreement, making…
William M. “Bill” Parrish, Esq., Joins JAMS in Austin
Austin, Texas - JAMS, the premier provider of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services, is pleased to announce that William M. “Bill” Parrish…
Swiss Federal SC Accepts Jordan Chiles Revision Request
The Swiss Federal Supreme Court has accepted the requests for revision filed by gymnast Jordan Chiles and USA Gymnastics against the arbitral award…
Supreme Court confirms the scope of state immunity in relation to the registration of ICSID arbitration awards
In a landmark ruling with significant implications for private international investors and foreign States, the UK Supreme Court has ruled that nation…
When is the best time to mediate in construction litigation?
In a case management hearing in a multi-party dispute arising from the Grenfell Tower fire (Kensington v Beko Poland), the court considered whether…
Latest Development in the USD 50 Billion Yukos Saga
On 2 March 2026, Mr Justice Bright of the English Commercial Court dismissed Russia’s objections to enforcement of arbitration awards worth…
FIFA’s Ban on Malaysian Player Modified to Exclude Football-Related Activities
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has reduced the sanctions imposed on seven Malaysian players guilty of falsifying naturalisation and…